Description |
x, 258 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Series |
New technologies for social research |
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New technologies for social research.
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Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Practicalities of Using CMC -- 3. Ethical Framework -- 4. Introducing Online Methods -- 5. Online Focus Groups -- 6. Online Interviewer -- 7. Power Issues in Internet Research -- 8. Language Mode and Analysis -- 9. Virtuality and Data -- 10. Future Directions -- App. A. Online Consent Form -- App. B. Email Text-based Survey -- App. C. Web-page-based Survey |
Summary |
"Drawing on many pioneering studies using computer-mediated communication (CMC), the authors show how online researchers can employ Internet-based qualitative methods to collect rich, descriptive, contextually-situated data. They discuss the methodological, practical and theoretical considerations associated with such methods as: in-depth on line interviewing, virtual focus groups, and participant observation in virtual communities." "Internet Communication and Qualitative Research will be a guide for all students and researchers working in the digital age."--Jacket |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-248) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Social sciences -- Research -- Computer network resources.
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Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology.
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Internet in education.
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Research -- Computer network resources.
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Social sciences -- Research -- Computer networks.
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Qualitative research -- Computer networks.
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Internet.
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Author |
Stewart, Fiona, 1966-
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LC no. |
00132722 |
ISBN |
0761966269 |
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9780761966265 |
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0761966277 |
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9780761966272 |
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